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Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Another index for CPH's Luther's Works series completed!

Check out Concordia Publishing House's "Look Inside" feature to read a sample of the soon-to-be-published, Luther's Works: Church Postil III, vol. 77. From historical and theological standpoints, these books are always interesting to index; Luther's sermons are timeless. Professionally speaking, it is always a pleasure to work with managing project editor, Dawn Mirly-Weinstock. The index adheres both to specifications outlined The Chicago Manual of Style, 16th ed. as well as in-house style preferences. Anticipated publication date is December 9, 2014.